KC gardeners keep eye on flower disease

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — They are one of the most popular annuals, the Impatiens. A recent report about the spreading of a disease called “downy mildew” has gardeners in the metro fearing the worst. However, it’s not a problem yet in Kansas City. At Soil Service Garden Center, flats of Impatiens are front and center in the garden center.

“Every year, that is our biggest crop,” said Soil Service Manager Matt Archer.